Sermons on Evidence Of Love:

The Meaning Of Love

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 8, 2001

Jesus teaching on love is totally radical. He pushes us to practice love, rather than giving excuses, and he points out that to love is to be a neighbour to anyone we might come across who needs our care.

You may remember the Beatles, back in the 60’s singing "All you need is Love." There’s no doubt that there was a great truth carried in those simple lyrics. If we were to look around the world today, it’s clear that a good dose of love would cure many of the world’s ills. But it’s easier said than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Anglican

Love And Death

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 14, 2001

Jesus’ love led him to give his life for others. Those who follow him will do the same.

If you’ve read your bulletin, or if you’ve noticed the table here in front, you’ve probably realized by now that we’re going to be celebrating the Lord’s Supper this morning. The Lord’s Supper, or "Communion" as it’s sometimes called, is a memorial, a remembrance. The reason we participate in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Love The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 16, 2001

First in series on the "Little Guys," those books of Scripture that don’t get as much talk from the pulpits.

Love the Truth 2 John October 7, 2001 Introduction As I was praying about what God would have me cover over the next few weeks before entering the Christmas season, I was impressed with the idea that we should spend some time in what I call “the little guys,” or small books of the Bible that get ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Smart Love

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 16, 2004

Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love.

ILL- Keeper of the Spring Prov. 4:23 tells us…"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" Proverbs 4:23 Let’s PRAY Guarding our hearts means to practice SMART LOVE. Tonight I want to share with you 5 REALIZATIONS we must make to get on God’s pathway of smart love. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Is The Love

Contributed by The Most Rev. Kelvin C. Brooks on Nov 26, 2004

The people of God could be some much more effective and content if they learned how to deal with the issues of life with love. The right kind of love (there are 4). Love is of God, God is Love, and Love never fails.

“Where Is The Love?” Mark 12:28-33 / I Corinthians 13:2-8, 13 I) Introduction a) We as people of God, lack effective change and progress b) Caused by a lack of proper implementation of LOVE c) There is no lack of love, rather a misdirection of love d) Story background; 1) Jesus is in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Debt Of Love Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 2, 2004

When we present ourselves as a living sacrifice to God, we join the fellowship of those who choose to focus upon loving God and loving others. How to love can be confusing. We need some hands on principles about Biblical love. Biblical Love does not ju

The Debt of Love (Romans 13:8-14) 1. Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Does That

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 23, 2003

What is love? How does it act? How can we recognize it?

Love Does That John 3:16 Introduction: Christmas is a magical time. And Christmas is a busy time. I know that and I promise that the length of my sermonette will reflect that knowledge. In thinking about this sermonette I wondered what I should emphasize. Should I concentrate on the shepherds ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Agony Of Love Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus submitted to the agony of the Garden for love of you.

The Agony of Love; Mark 14:32-42; 4th Lent; 4 of 7 in “Al for You” series; 3-26-06; The Promise; Darryl Bell The Bible says, During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who could save him from death, and he was heard be-cause ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 19, 2006

God of Wonders, Pt. 6

GOD IS LOVE (JOHN 3:16) What is love? It’s been said: “Money can build a charming house BUT Love can furnish it with the feeling of home. Duty can pack an adequate sack lunch BUT Love would decide to tuck a little love note inside. Money can buy a television set BUT Love controls how much it is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas Is Love Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

The incarnation of Christ sends a message to the world that we desperately need to hear: God says, "I love you."

Christmas is Love Text: John 1:1-12 Introduction: For more than 10 years two British artists named David Chorley and Douglas Bower waded into the grain fields of England. Using some basic tools (strings, boards and crude sighting devices) they formed intriguing geometric patterns in the crops or ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wrapped In Love

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 22, 2005

Father and Son worked in partnership to save the world.

It was young love. He wrote her a letter, trying to capture a poetic expression of how much she meant to him. He wrote, “For you, I would cross the hottest, driest desert. I would swim the deepest ocean and brave the wildest storm. I would climb the heights of Everest such is the depth of my love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love Resurrection

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

We know that Jesus went to the cross because of love, he also rose from the grave because of love.

Love Resurrection Easter 2006 John 20-21 We tell our kids it’s wrong, but really we love to gloat when we win. We have to spike the ball and do the dance when we get the touchdown. We need to tell the other team we are the winner and they are the loser. We win at cards and we have to put ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fifth sermon in the series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

(Slide 1) Well it is Valentine week and it will be the first time since Susan and I have been married that I have been away over night on Valentine’s Day. But I will remember her on Valentine’s Day. Gary Foster Consulting noted a year or so ago that of the ‘seven major gifting holidays, Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Higher Love

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jun 28, 2013

A sermon to challenge believers to a closer walk with the Lord.

"Higher Love" John 21:1-25 John 21:15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Revolution Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 28, 2013

God has called us to let our lights shine before people so they can see our good works – acts of loving kindness and goodness – and glorify God.

BACK TO SQUARE ONE #2: THE LOVE REVOLUTION OPENING TEXT: “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matt. 5:16, NKJV). • It’s time to arise and shine and let God’s light shine through us so people will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other